Thoreau, NM
Living in Thoreau
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute29
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports26
Hospitals33
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+684 (2010–19)
26 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated-22% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years34%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian6%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial2%
Native American55%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate33%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$20kMedian Household Income-$8.9k (2010–19)
54%Above Poverty-30% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K59%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K8%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector60%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office24%
Service35%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked<1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$58kMedian Home Value-$3k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$526Median Monthly Rent+$322 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+31% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home49%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K9%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity<1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy6%
Utility gas29%
Wood51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Thoreau
United States45
New Mexico61
McKinley County74
Property Crime in Thoreau
United States48
New Mexico62
McKinley County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Thoreau
Inland Flooding62
Tornado2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Thoreau, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Thoreau, NM
St Teresa of Avila Catholic School
28 miles, SE
Sacred Heart Catholic School
30 miles, W
Gallup Christian School
37 miles, W
Wildcat Christian Academy
41 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Thoreau, NM
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
94 miles, E
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
94 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Thoreau, NM
Crownpoint Phs Indian Hospital
20 miles, N
Cibola General Hospital
29 miles, SE
Gallup Indian Medical Center
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Thoreau, NM
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
95 miles, E
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
121 miles, E
Durango-La Plata County Airport
122 miles, N
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
195 miles, W